COUNTY REPORT TN

Claiborne County, Tennessee

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03

Compared to state averages, Claiborne County scores below the baseline — health violations appear more frequently than the norm across its 11 ZIP codes.

How Claiborne County Compares

Claiborne County50/100
Tennessee avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Claiborne County Compares

D
County Grade
50/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Claiborne County scores 19 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 18 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

D
County Grade
50
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 37752 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 37867 (40/100)
$142K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (126% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Claiborne County, Tennessee

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 15%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $612, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.269% avg pipe failure probability

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

27%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $612

Flood $200/yr
Wildfire $191/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Claiborne County

$142K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Claiborne County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Claiborne County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Claiborne County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Arthur-shawanee Utility District 10,037 8
2 Clearfork Utility District 1,305 5
3 CUMBERLAND GAP WATER SERVICES 340 4
4 CLAIBORNE UTILITIES DISTRICT 16,135 4
5 Hallsdale-powell U.d. 84,315 2

7 total water systems serve Claiborne County.

All ZIP Codes in Claiborne County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Claiborne County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 37752 Harrogate 70 B 1 $164K
2 37715 Clairfield 68 C 5 $140K
3 37724 Cumberland Gap 67 C 3 $145K
4 37879 Tazewell 53 D 0 $136K
5 37825 New Tazewell 51 D 2 $147K
6 37824 New Tazewell 41 D 2
7 37707 Arthur 40 D 0
8 37730 Eagan 40 D 0 $130K
9 37773 Lone Mountain 40 D 0
10 37851 Pruden 40 D 0
11 37867 Shawanee 40 D 0

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Overview

Claiborne County in Tennessee covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100).

5 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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What You Can Do

Claiborne County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Claiborne County?
Claiborne County receives a grade of D. 0 of 11 ZIP codes have health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Claiborne County?
Claiborne County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Claiborne County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Claiborne County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $612 per homeowner.
How does Claiborne County compare to Tennessee?
Claiborne County has an average water safety score of 50/100, which is below the Tennessee state average of 69/100.

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